CBSE Class 8 Answered

The city of Shahjahanabad consisted of a fort-palace complex and an adjoining city. The Red Fort or the Lal Qila contained the palace complex and it was made of red sandstone. To its west was the Walled City with 14 gates. The main streets were Chandni Chowk and Faiz Bazaar. These were broad enough for royal processions to pass. A canal ran down the centre of Chandni Chowk.

The Jama Masjid was one of the largest mosques in India and was set amid crowded mohallas and bazaars. It was built on higher ground so that it stood tall over all other structures within the city.

The city also had many dargahs, khanqahs and idgahs. Open squares, winding lanes and cul-de-sacs and water channels were also to be seen everywhere.